# Marcelo Kalim

> Marcelo Kalim is co-founder and CEO of C6 Bank, a licensed Brazilian digital bank.

Source: https://www.neobank.wiki/wiki/marcelo-kalim
Last updated: 2026-08-11
Categories: Financial technology, Fintech founders, People in fintech, Neobank founders

**Marcelo Kalim** is co-founder and chief executive officer of [C6 Bank](/wiki/c6-bank). A former BTG Pactual executive, he co-founded C6 in 2018 to compete with [Nubank](/wiki/nubank).[^fn1]

## Career

Kalim scaled C6's app-based checking, cards, investments and business accounts. The bank later sold a major stake to JPMorgan Chase while continuing as a premium-leaning Brazilian digital bank brand.

## C6 Bank

Marcelo Kalim is principally associated with [C6 Bank](/wiki/c6-bank). See that article for products, licensing and market context.

## Infobox

- **Occupation**: Fintech founder
- **Known for**: C6 Bank CEO / co-founder
- **Company**: C6 Bank
- **Founded company**: 2018
- **Associated HQ**: São Paulo, Brazil

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Marcelo Kalim?

Marcelo Kalim is co-founder and CEO of C6 Bank, a licensed Brazilian digital bank.


## References

[^fn1]: Marcelo Kalim is a founder of C6 Bank, covered on neobank.wiki. — https://neobank.wiki/wiki/c6-bank